Installing a BIG BLOCK CHEVY into my JET BOAT

I've been making outstanding progress on the restoration of my 1979 Centurion Jet Boat over the past few weeks. I recently completed an extensive custom gel-coated bilge, and I successfully epoxied the jet drive suction intake into the hull. Additionally, the rail kit installation is finished, using my mockup engine. With these tasks out of the way, I'm ready to move on to the full mockup phase.
After replacing the stringers and transom, the back of the boat is now a blank slate. I need to rig everything up, mount components, and get everything in place. There's a lot of problem-solving ahead, but I'm committed to taking my time and maintaining attention to detail. After months of perfecting the bilge, I want to be just as meticulous with this next phase of the build.
This part of the build is especially exciting for me. It's time to swap out the mockup block for the real engine. This stage is more rewarding than the earlier ones because we get to see new, shiny parts and lots of visual progress. You'll finally start to see my vision for this project come to life.
However, it's not all smooth sailing from here. I'm still encountering unforeseen problems that I need to think through and solve.
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As always, I appreciate your support!
~ Nick
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About AutoTechNick:
Growing up in rural Oregon, I was always around Hot Rods & Race Cars. I imagine my early exposure to this culture ignited a spark of interest in cars, which remains my passion.
🎓 I am a proud Alumni of Wyoming Technical Institute @WyoTechAutoMechanicSchool where I studied Automotive Technology, Performance Engine Building & Street Rod Fabrication. In addition to "WyoTech," I graduated from the BMW Service Technician Education Program, more commonly known as BMW S.T.E.P.
🏎️ I spent nearly ten years working in various BMW dealerships as a Master Technician. After a move back home to the PNW, I found myself no longer servicing German-made machines but now working with Italians. I spent nearly another ten years as a Ferrari Master Technician & Shop Foreman at a local Ferrari dealership.
🏆 Ferrari selected me as one of 12 technicians worldwide to compete in the "Ferrari Testa Rossa Awards" for four years consecutively. Finishing in 3rd place in 2016, & in 2019 I was able to place in 1st, winning the competition & earning the title of the "Top Ferrari Technician in the World!"
🚀 As my time with Ferrari came to an end, a new career path awaited me…. Aerospace. I am currently working at Blue Origin, helping to build & develop the BE-3PM and BE-3U rocket engines.
With my new career path, I needed an outlet for my automotive passion, thus the reason for this channel…
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